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Celebrating 
Diversity... 


■^^  ^-^      UNIVERSITY  OF 

JCfe  so^JTHC^ROLI^L\ 

^^=^^^  SPARTANBURG 


Issue  1,  Volume  4  Fall  1994 


Get  ready  for  an  all  new  experience  with  your  college 
magazine!  This  Fall,  The  Powderhorn  has  aimed  its  sights  at 
all  aspects  of  campus  life. 

We  would  like  to  think  of  it  as  "Celebrating  Diversity." 
We've  spent  our  time  investigating  what  is  of  true  interest  to 
students,  as  well  as  faculty  and  staff.  What  we  have  found  may 
suiprise  you! 

In  striving  to  represent  all  groups  fairly,  we  were  over- 
whelmed at  the  vast  diversity  of  membership  to  USCS.  We  have 
students  and  faculty  that  strongly  represent  both  genders,  all 
ethnic  groups,  all  interests  and  cumculums,  academics  as  well 
as  sports,  and  shared  identities.  How  could  we  possibly  include 
ALL  aspects  of  our  college  community,  you  ask?  I  must  admit 
it  was  difficult,  but  we  feel  confident  that  each  person  that  picks 
up  this  magazine  will  feel  that  his  or  her  interests  have  been 
considered. 

Our  first  decision  made  to  insure  better  representation  in 
the  magazine  was  to  lengthen  it.  You  are  now  holding  a  maga- 
zine that  is  "New  and  Improved!  It's  25%  BIGGER!"  We  fig- 
ured, what  better  way  to  include  more  information  about  more 
people  than  to  add  more  pages? 

Next,  we  screened  past  issues  of  the  magazine  to  see  where 
weaknesses  were  in  coverage.  Staff  members  were  then  as- 
signed beats  to  cover  what  was  lacking  in  the  past.  Though  we 
couldn't  possibly  draw  attention  to  all  interests  in  a  single  issue, 
we  were  able  to  learn  what  needs  to  be  considered  in  the  future. 

The  final  step  in  the  improvement  process  was  made  pos- 
sible by  many  of  you.  We  reviewed  the  questionnaires  from  past 
issues  to  find  out  what  you  wanted.  Be  prepared  to  see  more 
focus,  more  photographs,  more  coverage  of  events  -  on  campus 
and  off,  and  more  stories  that  appeal  to  the  student  body. 

We  also  added  artwork,  a  topic  forum  for  contributing 
writers,  and  information  on  coming  events.  Well,  USCS,  here 
you  go.  You  asked  for  it  and  we  delivered!  We  only  ask  that  you 
keep  in  mind  that  the  best  way  for  us  to  know  what  we're  doing 
right  or  wrong  is  for  you  to  let  us  know.  Please  fill  out  your 
survey ! 


The  Powderhorn 


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Amy  Ellwanger. Editor-in-Chief 

Shelly  Cantrell Managing  Editor 

Georgeann  Estep Business  Manager 

Michael  Wiggins Features  Editor 

Joshua  Williams Copy  Editor 

Ella  Bennett Photo  Editor 

Adam  Stover. Sports  Editor 

Wendy  Woods Art  Editor 

Dr.  Nancy  Moore Faculty  Advisor 

Ms.  Jane  Nodine Faculty  Advisor 


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Barbara  Gossett  Deborah  Koeller 

Sara  Ray 

Special  Thaeks  to: 

Frances  Brice        Dean  Leon  Wiles       The  Media  Board 
Dynagraphics  Printing 

Copyright  1994  by  The  Powderhom  and  the  University  of  South  CaroHna  at  Spartanburg.  The 
Powderhoni  is  pubhshed  every  semester  by  the  students  of  USCS.  Opinions  expressed  here  are 
those  of  the  staff  and  contributors.  They  do  not  necessarily  reflect  those  of  the  faculty,  staff. 
Media  Board,  or  administration  of  USCS.  This  magazine  is  distributed  free  of  charge  to  stu- 
dents, faculty,  and  staff  of  the  University  of  South  Carolina  at  Spartanburg. 


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7'he  Powderhom 


Contents 


Liberating  With  Laughter:  Shoestring  Players  in  Lithuania 4 

Intramurals:  Hard  at  Play 9 

Foreign  Students  at  uses 10 

International  Festival 12 

Foreign  Athletes  at  uses 13 

eampus  Life  Building:  Women's  eenter. 14 

German  Students  go  to  Oktoberfest 16 

Point/eounterpoint:  Does  Technology  Affect  Art? 18 

Parent's  Day  Photos 21 

Impressions:  The  Non-Traditional  Student 22 

Fall  1994  Exam  Schedule 26 

A  Taste  of  Nightlife  at  The  eastle 27 

Greek  System  Deserves  Respect 30 

African  American  Society  Event  Photos 31 

Feedback:  A  Questionaire 34 

Meet  the  Staff. 35 

December  Graduates 37 

'  The  Pouclerhoni 


Liberating  vvith  Laughter 


playm 


Michael  Wiggins 
Features  Editor 


In  June  of  1 994,  a  large  invasion  force 
comprised  of  USCS  students  and  faculty  invaded 
the  stoic  regime  of  Lithuania.  Armed  to  the  teeth 
with  in-your-face  theatrics  and  slapstick  humor, 
the  hardy  Pippin 
cast  and  crew 
were  charged  with 
restoring  laughter 
and  the  taste  for 
lighthearted 
entertainment  into 
the  newly  inde- 
pendent country. 
A  simple  mission 
it  would  seem,  it 
was  far  more 
attainable  than 
restoration  of 
democracy  in 
Haiti.  After  all, 
the  hesitant  but 
inevitable  withdrawal  of  Soviet  troops  would 
seem  to  signal  an  end  to  decades  of  fear  and 
suffering.  One  might  think  that  the  death  of  such 
a  pitiful,  clumsy  system  would  necessitate  some 
sort  of  decade-long  party,  a  catharsis  of  giddi- 
ness and  fun-seeking,  these  being  among  the 
scarcest  commodities  in  the  former  Warsaw  Pact 
nation.  But,  as  a  review  of  any  U.S.  foreign 
poHcy  initiative  will  show,  unforeseen  circum- 


1994  Goodwill  Trip  to  Lithuania 


stances  invariably  add  spice  to  any  overseas 
intervention. 

When  the  rapidly  collapsing  Soviet 
Union  officially  recognized  Lithuania  as  an 
independent  nation  in  September  1991,  fifty- 
one  years  of  continuous  foreign  occupation 
came  to  an  end.  Naturally,  the  oppressors  left 
behind  plentiful  physical  reminders  of  their 
stay,  like  huge 


These  Lithuanian  women  on  a  patk 
an  American  brandishing  a  camera 


piles  of  industrial 
waste,  worthless 
Soviet  automo- 
biles, and  other 
remnants  of  an 
archaic,  failing 
economic  phi- 
losophy. Unfor- 
tunately, this 
Baltic  state's 
turbulent  history 
has  left  a  far 
more  noticeable 
scar  upon  its 
people  than  on 
the  landscape 
itself.  Lithuanians,  it  had  seemed,  had  forgotten 
how  to  smile. 

Happy  Stuck,  a  dancer  in  the  Pippin 
acting  troupe,  got  her  first  taste  of  the  cultural 
surroundings  as  soon  as  the  plane  touched  down 
in  Lithuania.  "The  aiiport  didn't  even  look  like 
an  airport.  There  was  a  runway  and  everything, 
but  there  wasn't  a  lot  of  equipment  around. 


Continued  on  page  6 


The  Fowderhorn 


And  there  were  guards  everywhere,  wearing  big 
guns."  Going  through  customs,  Happy  said,  was 
an  eye-opening  experience.  "We  were  sort  of 
marched  between  guards.  They  didn't  want  you 
to  walk  too  fast  either,"  she  added. 

This  initial  shock  was  mitigated  some- 
what by  the  reception  offered  by  the  Lithuanian 
acting  company,  who  gave  a  much  warmer 
welcome  than  the  airport  security.  In  the  capital 
of  Vilnius,  Happy  was  able  to  witness  the 
staggering  efficiency  ingrained  by  Soviet  influ- 
ence. "Things  got 
tense  at  the  hotel. 
Everything  had  been 
had  been  planned 
ahead  of  time;  the 
university  had 
already  arranged  for 
hotels.  But  the  hotel 
managers  seemed  to 
think  we  were 
supposed  to  pay  for 
the  rooms  again." 

For  a  while 
thereafter,  cast 
members  "camped 
in  the  lobby, 
crashed-out  with  the 
luggage,"  wondering 
if  they  were  going  to 
pay  for  the  treat  of  a 

bed.  The  matter  was     ^ 

resolved  in  a  few 

hours,  however,  and  Happy  and  the  others  were 

assigned  small  but  hospitable  rooms  in  which  to 

collapse. 

The  theatre  of  Vilnius  was  simply  a 
converted  ballroom,  capable  of  seating  about 
170  people.  The  stage  was  small,  nan-ow,  and 
without  wings  for  pre-staging.  An  overhead  loft 
had  to  be  used  for  extra  equipment  and  scene 
props,  demanding  a  bit  of  climbing  from  the 
cast.  The  first  night's  performance  was  not  a 


particularly  good  indication  of  the  play's  future 
success.  The  premier's  attendees  were  all  rich, 
aristocratic  sorts  who  had  a  fair  grasp  of  the 
English  language.  They  also  had  the  equivalent 
of  six  bucks  to  spend  for  admission,  about  one- 
tenth  of  the  average  monthly  wage  for 
Lithuanians.  Following  the  play  was  a  lavish 
reception  for  the  dignitaries  and  Americans, 
where  adventures  in  capitalism  had  revealed 
some  peculiarity  in  taste.  "Bananas!  That  was 
the  big  thing.  They  had  champagne  and  ba- 


Members  of  the  Pippin  troupe 
generic  brand  cola  is  a  luxwy 


are  thrilled  to  have  "cola"  while  in  Lithuania.  This 
to  most  in  the  country. 


nanas,"  said  Professor  Ray  Lee,  director  and 
makeshift  chaperone  for  the  group. 

The  play  itself  proved  to  be  less  trans- 
portable than  Lee  had  intended.  "We  thought 
[Pippin]  would  be  simple,  but  it  turned  out  to  be 
very  complex  for  a  variety  of  different  reasons. 
The  least  of  which  was  that  they  had  very  little 
equipment  to  do  the  things  we  normally  do 


Continued  on  page  7 


The  Powderhorn 


here."  Soundboards,  followspots.  and  trapdoors 
are  hard  to  come  by  in  a  land  where,  until  re- 
cently, undue  creativity  was  more  likely  to  land 
one  in  the  gulag  than  among  the  theatre  elite. 

In  addition  to  the  physical  incompatibih- 
ties,  the  musical  presented  problems  unique  to 
Eastern  Europe.  "Only  about  one-third  of  the 
people  understood 

English  enough  to  

understand  what  was 
going  on,"  Lee  said. 
In  retrospect,  Lee 
mused  that  ''Jesus 
Christ  Superstar , 
which  has  only  music, 
no  book,"  would  have 
been  more  easily 
understood.  Another 
problem  with  the 
American  musical  was 
the  Lithuanian  artistic 
taste,  which  demands 
some  sort  of  meaning 
from  its  entertainment. 

Pippin's 
attraction  for  we 
Americans,  of  course, 
is  that  it  delivers 
entertainment  without 
the  obligation  of  too 
many  brain  cells.  It  is 
a  playful  diversion 
from  the  annoying 
task  of  thinking,  and 
as  such,  is  in  high  demand  in  the  states. 
Lithuania,  unfortunately,  hasn't  been  exposed  to 
the  mind-softening  quality  of  soap  operas  and 
sitcoms.  Theatre  Professor  Jim  Cox  explained 
the  problem  as  one  of  perspective. 

"They  very  often  don't  look  each  other  in 
the  eye,  and  certainly  don't  smile  at  each  other. 
And  here  is  an  entertainment  medium  that's  all 
about  smiling  and  projecting  everything  forward. 


The  Hill  of  Classes  was  a  symbolic  act  in  support  of  the 
church's  place  in  society,  Lithuanian  go\  eminent  has 
attempted  to  displace  religion. 


.  .  and  so  when  the  players  moved  out  into  the 
audience  and  touched  them  in  some  cases,  just 
sat  down  on  their  laps  and  touched  them,  I  think 
they  were  in  awe  of  a  medium  that  was  so 
forward  and  friendly." 

Ensuing  performances  in  Vilnius  steadily 
decreased  in  success  as  the  economic  and  ideo- 
logical differences 
between  cultures 
became  more  appar- 
ent. Happy  thought 
that  their  performance 
suffered  as  a  result. 
"It  did  bring  us  down 
a  bit.  We  would  be  up 
on  stage  cracking 
jokes,  and  the  audi- 
ence was  just  sitting 
there,  acting  like  this 
was  serious  ..." 
Again,  Professor  Cox 
placed  the  response  in 
the  context  of  experi- 
ence. "I  think  some- 
one (in  Vilnius)  told 
me  that  the  closest 
that  they  had  come  to 
this  type  of  entertain- 
ment was  Russian 
Grand  Opera.  Well, 
lemme  tell  you,  that's 
about  80,000  football 
fields  away." 

Other  unnerving 
aspects  of  the  nights  in  Vilnius  were  quite 
American  in  nature.  "The  company  that  owned 
the  theatre  was  in  conjunction  with  what  they 
called  'a  firm',"  Lee  said.  Many  of  the  areas  in 
the  theatre  were  blocked  off  by  big  bulky  guards. 
"And  Jim  and  I  were  standing  around  one  day 
and  these  guys  from  'the  firm'  come  in,  all  6'2" 
(and  firm)."  Not  quite  asserting  that  the  group 


Continued  on  page  8 


The  Fowderhorn 


was  crooked,  Lee  said  the  organization  was  "set 
up  kinda  like  a  Mafia,"  with  its  bodyguards  and 
hierarchy.  It  will  suffice  to  say  that  Lee  and  the 
others  were  eager  to  press  on  to  the  next  string  of 
performances  in  Klaipeda. 

First  of  all,  they  had  to  get  there.  "We 
were  transported  by  means  of  cattlecar,  called  a 
bus  in  Lithuania,  all  the  way  across  the  country 
in  one  day,  and  set  up  that  afternoon."  Lee  said. 
They  would  have  their  first  performance  that 
night. 

The  state-run  theatre  in  Klaipeda  was 
suiprisingly  large  and  accommodating,  and  Lee 
described  the  seaport  as  being  a  Lithuanian 
answer  to  "Las  Vegas,  Miami  Beach,  and  Disney 
World;"  though  slides  and  pictures  of  the  city 
indicate  a  more  laid-back  Norfolk,  Virginia. 
Even  so,  the  play  did  quite  well  in  Klaipeda. 
More  Lithuanians  understood  English,  and  the 
musical  form  wasn't  quite  so  alien  a  concept. 

As  for  the  state-supplied  hotel,  it  was 
soon  discovered  where  the  government  had 
tucked  and  saved  up  enough  funds  to  upkeep  a 
quality  theatre.  "The  government  put  us  up  in 
the  cheapest  hotels  they  could  find,"  Happy  said. 


A  Lithuanian  fanner  plows  vast  fields  with  his  only  mules. 
U.S.,  is  still  the  main  way  of  life  in  their  country. 


"The  water  color  was  a  dingy  brown.  A  fire 
escape  led  up  to  our  window  from  the  alley, 
which  was  pitch  black.  There  were  no  locks  on 
the  windows.  The  toilets  were  even  worse  than 
before." 

Using  their  own  money,  many  of  the  cast 
went  to  other  hotels,  where  they  often  had  to  pay 
a  whopping  twenty  dollars  for  what  improve- 
ments could  be  found.  Professors  Lee  and  Cox 
were  among  the  hardy  few  who  stayed  behind. 

As  luck  would  have  it,  only  a  few  nights 
were  set  aside  for  Klaepeda.  The  Pippin  crew 
found  the  audience  responsive  and  lively,  and 
were  thus  able  to  deliver  excellent  performances. 
By  the  end  of  the  Lithuanian  tour,  however, 
there  was  no  denying  that  the  troupe  was  ex- 
hausted and  ready  for  the  return  trip. 

Copenhagen,  Denmark  was  the  group's 
layover;  it  served  quite  well  as  a  hedonistic 
capstone  for  a  trip  littered  with  culture  shock. 
Many  were  undoubtedly  eager  to  gorge  on 
McDonald's,  and  do  their  level  best  to  forget  a 
nation  devoid  of  real  pizza,  adequate  water 
pressure  and  soft  toilet  paper.  Then  again, 
maybe  some  had  time  to  reflect  on  what  their 

mission  had 
accomplished. 

A  tiny 
sample  of 
American 
entertainment 
had  been  im- 
—    ported,  while 
the  sights, 
smells,  and 
introspective 
behavior  of  an 
;^    entirely  differ- 
m    ^s  ^  -"^    ent  world  had 
■*  \*  *  c       been  exported 
'^  and  etched  into 

■*    the  minds  of 

Fanning,  though  dec  lining  in  the         forever  changed 
photo  by  Tamaia  Valentine  peopie. 


The  Powderhoni 


Intramurals:  Hard  at  Play! 


Georgeann  Estep 
Business  Manager 

Do  you  have  a  little  spare  time  in  your  life?  Do 
you  like  sports?  Do  you  like  meeting  new 
people?  Well  if  you  could  use  a  little 
excitement ,  then  the  Intramural  department 
is  calling  your  name.  Each  semester,  groups 
of  students  form  teams  to  compete  in  a 
variety  of  different  athletic  events. 

The  Intramural  department  is  funded 
through  the  school  and  is  recognized 
throughout  the  USC  system.  Coach  Bobby 
Youngblood  and  his  assistants  work  very 
hard  to  make  all  the  sports  fun  and  competi- 
tive. The  equipment  and  necessary  supervi- 
sion is  also  provided  by  the  school.    The 
staff  of  Intramurals  welcomes  anyone  interested 
in  forming  a  new  team  to  sign  up  outside 
Youngblood's'  office  in  Hodge. 

The  rules  and  regulations  of  intramurals 
are  very  easy  to  follow.  Basically,  you  must 
have  respect  for  the  staff  and  equipment.  Atti- 
tudes are  to  be  left  at  home.  You  are  to  show  up 
on  time  for  all  events,  to  play  fairly  and  honestly, 
and,  most  importantly,        to  have  fun.  Al- 
though intramurals 
are  directed  only  for 
enjoyment,  some 
take  the  competition 
very  seriously. 
Naturally,  this  leads 
to  a  few  disagree- 
ments, but  these 
spats  are  usually 
solved  on  the  spot 
and  are  put  in  the 
past  immediately. 
Participation  in 


these  events  have  increased  700  percent  since 
1991.  At  this  time,  the  campus  decided  to  put  the 
position  of  director  of  intramurals  at  full  time 
status.  This  lead  to  more  publicity  and  more 
organization  for  each  event.  Each  semester, 
these  events  are  enjoyed  by  many  groups  and 

organizations  such 
as:  the  Greek 
system,  SGA, 
AAA,  and  the 
Campus  Crusad- 
ers. All  of  these 
groups  regularly 
participate  each 
j,_  ^       semester.  There 
/  M^     is  an  ongoing 
vi>ii*-'     rivalry  between 
me  iratemities  for  the  Organizational  Participa- 
tion Award.  In  the  past,  Pi  Kappa  Phi  has  won 
the  award  three  times  consecutively.  Shane 
Rogers,  a  member  of  Pi  Kappa  Phi,  won  the 
Individual  Student  Participation  Award. 

The  uses  Club  Softball  All-Stars,  which 
is  formed  by  combining  players  of  each  intramu- 
ral team,  plays  in  an  annual  Softball  tournament 
in  Columbia.  These  players  have  to  build  up  a 
confidence  in  one  another  after  being  rivals  all 
year  long.  This  year  our  team  will  defend  their 
three-year  winning  title  against  the  other  schools 
in  the  USC  system.  Clay  Johnson  said,  "After 
being  on  this  team  two  years  in  a  row,  I  have 
seen  us  all  improve  our  ability  to  work  together, 
as  well  as  teaching  one  another  new  skills."  This 
extramural  event  is  enjoyed  by  all  the  players 
and  spectators  in  the  USC  system. 

Competition  made  into  fun  can  make  a 
grueling  school  day  into  a  brand  new  adventure. 
It  only  takes  a  little  time  and  some  initiative  to 
get  involved  with  Intramurals. 


The  Powderhorn 


Foreign  Students  Flock  to  U.S. 


Shelly  Cantrell 

Managing  Editor 


Noel  Hazzard  hails  from  the  tropical 
island  of  Trinidad  nestled  in  the  cool  waters 
of  the  Caribbean.  After  three  years  of 
American  life,  Noel  has  decided  to  stay  in 
the  United  States  to  pursue  a  career  in 
broadcast  journalism  as  a  sports 
commentator.  Of  course,  he  has  hopes  of 
making  network  news,  but  Noel  realizes, 
"You  must  work  your  way  up  to  the  top.  1 
would  like  to  get  a  job  at  a  local  television 
station  (WSPA)  and 
then  shoot  for  the  big 
time." 

Noel  has 
innocently  discovered 
the  differences  of 
Hl^HH^  '      education  between 

courses  taught  in  his 
country  are  much 
more  complex.  The  life-styles  of  students 
vary  from  country  to  country,  as  well.  In 
third  world  countries  like  Trinidad,  young 
people  are  searching  for  prosperous  jobs, 
grasping  for  a  hold  on  their  futures,  and  just 
basically  trying  to  establish  a  means  of 
survival.  On  the  other  hand,  American 
teenagers  are  busy  with  a  social  life  and 
schooling. 

In  Trinidad,  the  south  is  noted  for 
having  reputable  school  systems,  but  too 
much  prejudice.  Noel  says  this  is  just  a 
stereotype  that  people  in  his  country  bestow 
upon  the  south.  All  in  all,  he  has  one  major 


problem  with  the  South  Carolina  that  he  did 
not  expect  -  the  weather.  Noel  remarks,  "It 
is  too  cold  here.  I  am  used  to  tropical 
weather." 

When  you  think  of  Africa,  you 
probably  dream  of  plains,  deserts  that  are 
inhabited  by  wild  creatures.  That  is  the 
scene  in  some  places,  but  Sean  Hartley 
comes  to  the  United  States  from  another 
part  of  the  country  -  South  Africa.  His 
home  town  is  West  Ville,  to  be  exact,  and  he 
is  excited  to  take  advantage  of  the  numerous 
opportunities  that  America  has  to  offer. 

At  the  young  age  of  23,  Sean  is 
already  planning  a  career  in  financial 
economics  as  an  insurance  consultant  for  a 
world  renowned  firm.  He  says,  "The  cost  of 
living  is  much  more 
inexpensive  here  than  in 
Africa,  so  I  will  probably 
stay  here  to  climb  the 
corporate  ladder  of 
success  and  maybe  even 
own  a  business 
someday." 

Sean  reminisces  about 
his  impression  of  the 
United  States  before 
coming  here.  "South 
Africans  often  stereotype 
this  country  (the  United  States)  as  being  all 
bright  lights  and  big  cites,"  Sean 
remembers,  "  but  I  got  a  different  and  more 
realistic  view  as  I  approached  Spartanburg 
while  traveling  down  Interstate  85.  This 
place  (Spartanburg)  is  very  rural." 

College  life,  for  Sean,  is  quite  the 
opposite  of  what  he  is  accustomed  to  back 


10 


The  Powderhorn 


for  the  College  Experience  (3) 


home.  For  example,  the  colleges  in  South 
Africa  have  pubs  on  campus  where  live 
bands  gather  to  entertain  the  students. 
Another  major  difference  is  the  lack  of 
school  spirit  that  students  possess.  Sean 
would  like  to  see  students  more  involved  in 
supporting  school  sports.  So,  you  ask,  what 
does  Sean  enjoy  at  USCS?  Sean  replies,  "I 
like  being  a  part  of  the  small  campus 
because  of  the  one-on-one  relationship  with 
professors.  Also,  I  am  not  just  a  number,  but 
an  individual.  Houghton  is  originally  from 
the  country  hillside  of  Chesira,  North 
Which,  located  in  the  United  Kingdom.  He 
has  lived  in  the 
United  States  with  his 
family  for  two  years 
and  has  been  loving 
every  minute  of  it.  He 
says,  "I  was  very 
excited  to  have  the 
opportunity  to  come 
to  the  United  States. 
^^     A.  ^^  ^^^  ^  good  change 

%     ^^^/^\         for  me."  Kelvin  plans 
to  own  a  computer 
store  and  maybe  even 
expand  across  seas; 
but,  that  idea  is  further  down  the  road  for 
Kelvin.  Before  he  begins  the  plans  for  the 
business,  he  wants  to  graduate  with  a 
business  management  degree. 

He  has  discovered  that  the  social  life 
in  America  is  very  similar  to  that  of  the 
United  Kingdom.  Teenagers  in  Kelvin's 
home  town  go  to  the  movies  and  spend 
quality  time  with  their  friends  just  like 
Americans. 

What  was  the  easiest  thing  to  get 


John  Gajic  is  a  native  of  Yugoslavia, 
a  country  known  for  its  lush  plateaus  and 
contrasting  green  hills.  He  is  originally 
from  the  capitol,  Belgrade,  but  has  been  in 
the  United  States  for  four  years  to 
experience  American  life.  "The  people  of 
Yugoslavia  picture  America  to  be  just  like 
the  movies,"  John  explains,  "but  that  is  a 
misconception.  1  have  seen  the  vast 
diversity  of  this  beautiful  country." 

For  example,  John  had  expected  to  be 
overwhelmed  by  busy  city  streets  and 
skyscrapers,  so  he  is  very  surprised  to  find 
that  the  south  is  generally  quiet  and  similar 
to  his  home  town.  "The  people  here  in  the 
south  are  very  friendly.  I  feel  right  at 
home,"  he  adds. 

John  has  had  a  recent  job  offer  in 
Russia,  though  he  plans  to  remain  in  the 
United  States  to  pursue  a  promising  career 
in  chemical  engineering. 

John  is  enrolled  at  USCS  as  a 
chemistry  major  and  is  here  on  a  tennis 
scholarship.  He  says  that  in  Yugoslavian 
students  have  to  choose  between  schooling 
and  playing  a  professional  sport.  John 
notes,  "I  chose  school  over  tennis  back 
home.  In  America,  I  am  thankful  that  I  can 
do  both." 


JP^ 

M<^ 

w   ^ 

^^ 

j-, 

■^r^'  V^^H 

1 

John  Gajic 

Th  e  Ho  wde  rh  o  m 


11 


Spartanburg  Kicks  Off 
Annual  International  Fest 


Joshua  Williams 
Copy  Editor 


On  Friday,  September  18th,  interna- 
tional flavor  came  to  Spartanburg.  Held  in 
Spartanburg  Memorial  Auditorium  on  a 
rather  rainy  weekend,  the  9th  annual 
Spartanburg  International  Festival  turned 
out  to  be  a  welcome  distraction  from  the  first 
grueling  weeks  of  classes  at  USCS.  The 

festival  lasted  for  two  days,        

Saturday  the  17th  and 
Sunday  the  18th,  beginning 
around  noon  and  lasting 
until  five  in  the  afternoon. 
The  price  of  admission  was 
a  mere  three  dollars,  and 
gave  one  access  to  a  variety 
of  international  experiences. 

The  festival  had  a 
myriad  of  booths,  manned 
by  volunteers,  which  repre- 
sented a  total  of  twenty-five    "*■ 

separate  nations.  Not  bad  for  a  community 
that  is  home  to  more  than  70  known  ethnic 
groups  and  over  60  international  businesses. 
Aside  from  giving  one  a  sense  of  interna- 
tional cultures  and  costumes,  most  of  the 
booths  provided  the  true  spice  of  interna- 
tional flavor,  which  is  also  the  mainstay  of 
any  college  student's  life;  delightful  food 
and  drink  for  a  reasonable  price. 

But  foreign  dishes  and  spirits  were 
not  the  only  attractions  that  the  festival  held, 
for  in  addition  to  the  obvious  lure  of  these 
tasty  morsels,  the  festival  had  an  indoor 
stage  which  was  used  by  a  variety  of  local 
international  performers.  For  what  kind  of 
an  international  festival  would  it  truly  have 
been  without  that  most  unique  of  interna- 


"Okay,  so  it  wasn't  in  the 
order  of  Bel  Share  in 
Asheville,  NC,  but  it  WAS 
quite  a  bit  grander  and 
more  culturally  diverse 
than  some  of  the  other 
festivals  found  in  the  area, 
such  as  Bubbafest" 


tional  contributions:  Music?   As  if  that 
weren't  enough,  skilled  performers  were  on 
hand  to  whirl  like  mad  dervishes  in  a  series 
of  intricate,  foot-stomping,  hand-clapping 
routines.  The  folk  dancers,  most  of  whom 
were  local,  performed  both  traditional  and 
modern  dances  from  such  faraway  places  as 
India,  Scotland,  Estonia,  and  Greece. 

In  addition  to  these 
performers,  there  was  an- 
other group  of  performers 
who  played  all  kinds  of  live 
music.  And  while  the 
oompha  band,  in  this  case 
"The  Rhinelanders",  had  to 
be  heard  to  be  believed, 
there  was  indeed  a  wide 
sampling  of  music,  both 
national  and  international. 
Everything  from  country  to 

y    folk  music  was  played,  and 

there  was  even  a  musician  who  performed 
music  from  Nigeria,  something  that  is  not  to 
be  often  heard  in  Spartanburg. 

All  in  all,  the  Spartanburg  Interna- 
tional Festival  was  a  very  successful  celebra- 
tion of  diversity  in  Spartanburg,  the  kind  of 
celebration  that  everyone  could  always  use  a 
little  more  of.  Okay,  it  wasn't  on  the  order  of 
Bel  Share  in  Asheville,  NC,  but  it  WAS  quite 
a  bit  grander  and  more  culturally  diverse 
than  some  of  the  other  festivals  found  in  the 
area,  such  as  Bubbafest.  In  addition,  the 
Spartanburg  International  Festival  demon- 
strated one  of  the  most  unrealized  facts  of 
life  in  Spartanburg:  its  growing  intercultural 
diversity 


12 


The  Powderhom 


Coming  to  America 

Foreign  Athletes  Being  Recruited  to  Play 
Baseball  and  Soccer  at  USCS 


Adam  Stover 
Sports  Editor 


Most  American  college  students  don't 
seriously  consider  the  possibility  of  attending  a 
university  in  another  country.  Distance  from 
home  usually  rules  out  any  thoughts  one  may 
have  of  studying  outside  the  United  States. 
Despite  these  considerations,  several  USCS 
athletes  made  the  decision  to  come  from  their 
native  countries  to  study  here  in  Spartanburg. 

Senior  baseball  player  Todd  McDonald 
came  to  USCS  because  athletic  scholarships 
aren't  awarded  in  Canada.  When  I  asked  him 
what  he  would  be  doing  if  he'd  stayed  at  home, 
he  said  "I'd  still  be  going  to  school,  but  I 
wouldn't  be  able  to  play  baseball,  which  is  what 
I  really  like  doing."  Todd  says  the  best  part  of 
attending  USCS  for  him  is  the  camaraderie 
between  the  baseball  players  and 
coaching  staff.  If  he  could  change 
something  about  the  school,  it 
would  be  the  baseball  team's 
budget.  Despite  having  the 
lowest  budget,  the  team  has 
carried  the  highest  GPA  in  the 
conference  the  past  two  years.  To  aid 
this  cause,  Todd  suggests  that  USCS  take  an 
■  active  role  in  fund  raising  activities. 

Scott  Halkett,  senior  soccer  player,  is 
originally  from  South  Africa.  He  came  to 
Spartanburg  through  the  help  of  a  friend  who  got 
him  in  contact  with  the  USCS  soccer  coaches.  If 
he  had  stayed  in  South  Africa,  Scott  would  still 
be  going  to  school,  but  tuition  would  start  at 
$6,000  per  semester  and  increase  every  semester 


Soccer 

has 
brought 

many 
foreign 
athletes 
to  USCS 


he  attended  college.  When  I  asked  him  if  he  had 
any  complaints  about  USCS,  he  told  me  he  had 
none.  "People  don't  realize  how  good  it  is  here 
at  USCS.  Each  student  receives  one-on-one 
instruction  they  wouldn't  get  at  a  larger  school. 
They'd  just  be  another  number." 

Everybody  doesn't  take  advantage  of  the 
opportunities  life  presents  to  them.  It's  all  too 
easy  to  just  let  life  happen  rather  than  taking  an 
active  role  in  your  future.  The  athletes  men- 
tioned above  and  all  the  other  unmentioned 
athletes  from  other  countries  seized  opportunity 
in  order  to  better  their  lives.  That's  something 
we  all  need  to  learn  to  do. 


The  Pmvdcrhom 


13 


Empowering  Women  on  Campus 


Amy  EUwanger 
Editor-in-Chief 


♦ 


Excitement  is  brewing 
over  the  new  Campus  Life 
building.  Students  and  faculty 
alike  are  anxious  to  take  their 
first  step  inside  and  find  out 
what  is  in  store.  However,  one 
group  of  people  here  on  cam- 
pus has  reason  to  be  even  more 
excited.  Chancellor  John 
Stockwell  announced  at  a 
September  meeting  of  Univer- 
sity Women  that  plans  for  a 
Women's  Center  have  already 
been  included  in  the  new  facility    Campus  Life 

Stockwell  envisions  a  resource  center 
for  women  where  they  can  go  for  conversa- 
tion and  advice  on  matters  such  as  career 
challenge  and  managing  households  as 
well  as  serious  issues  like  sexual  harass- 
ment, date  rape,  sexual  assault,  and  spou- 
sal abuse.  Although  he  is  unsure  exactly 
what  functions  this  center  will  take  on,  he 
has  learned  from  studying  other  institu- 
tions that  the  Women's  Center  will  take  on 
the  characteristics  of  the  women  who  take 
advantage  of  them. 

Why  a  Women's  Center  and  not  a 
Men's  Center,  you  ask?  The  Campus  Life 
building  is  designed  to  provide  services 
and  meet  the  needs  of  all  students.  For 
instance,  there  will  be  a  Commuter's  Cen- 
ter, Career  Planning,  Nursing,  and  organi- 
zational meeting  places  for  groups  such  as 
the  African  American  Association. 


building  under  construction 

Stockwell  said,  "These  centers  grow  out  of 
expressed  needs  that  are  focused  and 
articulated."  He  has  found  from  experience 
on  other  campuses  with  these  types  of 
centers  that  the  needs  of  men  are  ad- 
dressed, as  well.  "Studies  conclude  that 
campus  climate  is  often  a  chilly  one  for 
women  in  social  settings,"  Stockwell  admit- 
ted. By  using  this  center,  USCS  can  gain 
insight  and  experience  to  learn  what  issues 
women  are  battling  on  its  campus. 

Women  will  not  only  be  seeing 
changes  upon  the  opening  of  the  Campus 
Life  Building,  though.  Stockwell  has  some 
other  plans  in  mind.  He  is  strongly  sup- 
portive of  the  child  care  services  provided 
on  campus.  Child  care  has  come  close  to 


14 


The  Powderhorn 


...Stockwell  Discusses  Methods 


getting  the  ax  every  year 

because  of  budget  cuts. 

Stockwell  is  interested  in 

not  only  preserving  the 

child  care  services,  but 

broadening  and  improving 

them.  He  wants  to  expand 

the  age  group  to  include 

infancy,  which  has  not  been 

done  in  the  past.  At  this 

kind  of  university,  Stockwell 

feels  it  is  necessary  to  have  a 

strong  child  care  program. 

He  is  even  ambitious 

enough  to  strive  for  "the  best  child  care  in 

the  Upstate  of  South  Carolina." 

Although  Stockwell  claims,  "There  is 
no  single  answer  to  empowering  women 
on  campus,"  he  feels  that  broadening 
leadership  opportunities  will  contribute. 
He  wants  to  strive  to  make  athletics  equi- 
table. He  has  a  special  interest  in  creating  a 


♦ 


women's  soccer  team.  He, 
and  others,  have  observed 
that  soccer  players  are 
bright,  focused,  hard- 
working students  and  that 
a  soccer  team  would  make 
a  good  tool  for  recruiting  30 
to  40  new  talented  women 
to  the  campus. 

I  must  admit  that  upon 
hearing  Dr.  Stockwell  speak 
at  the  University  Women 
meeting,  I  assumed  he  was 
trying  to  make  a  good  first 
impression  and  get  a  strong  group  on  his 
side.  I  am  now  convinced,  however,  that  he 
has  a  genuine  interest  in  women  and  that 
he  will  do  what  it  takes  to  bring  equity  and 
support  for  them  on  the  USCS  campus.  I 
am  calling  on  all  women  on  campus  to  sit 
up  and  take  note:  We  have  a  new  champion 
for  our  rights  and  needs! 


Construction  on 
the  Campus  Life 
Building  Will  be 
Completed  by 
August  of  1995! 


The  Fowcterhom 


15 


Studying  A  Foreign  Language  at  USCS: 


t 


Joshua  Williams 
Copy  Editor 


When  I  first  came  to  USCS,  I  was  dis- 
mayed to  learn  that  I  absolutely  HAD  to  take 
three  semesters  of  a  foreign  language  in  order  to 
fulfill  the  requirements  for  my  degree.  The 
reason  for  my  dismay  was  that  I  had  no  previous 
experience  with  foreign  languages  of  any  kind 
and  so  I  was  more  than  a  little  daunted  by  the 
prospect  of  having  to  learn  a  whole  other  lan- 
guage. Still,  I  have  always  been  fascinated  with 
other  cultures  and  countries,  and  since  German 
culture  has  come  en  masse  to  this  area  of  South 
Carolina,  I  decided  to  make  German  my  field  of 
study  for  my  foreign  language  requirement.  It 
was  one  of  the  best  decisions  that  I  have  made  in 
my  entire  life.  That  is  not  to  say  that  the  other 
language  courses  which  are  taught  at  USCS  are 
in  some  way  inferior  to  the  German  language 
courses  at  USCS,  but  rather  that  German  is  the 
language  which  appeals  most  to  me.  In  fact,  a 
good  part  of  the  reason  that  I  became  less  afraid 
to  take  a  foreign  language  was  my  interaction 
outside  of  any  classroom  with  Mrs.  Raquidel,  Dr. 
Robe,  and  Dr.  Boehringer.  At  any  rate,  Gemaan 
was  the  language  that  I  chose  to  learn,  and  it  has 
proved  to  be  one  of  the  most  fun  classes  that  I 
have  had,  while  at  the  same  time  it  is  also  one  of 
the  most  challenging  classes  I  have  ever  taken. 

One  of  the  most  rewarding  things  about 
this,  and  any  foreign  language  class,  is  that  it  has 
a  quality  of  camaraderie  that  is  not  found  in  any 
other  subject  of  study  at  USCS.  This  quality  is 
especially  important  at  USCS  because  so  many 
of  the  students  are  commuting  students  and  so 


they  do  not  have  as  many  opportunities  to  get  to 
know  each  other  and  learn  together.  In  other 
words,  a  foreign  language  class  is  a  great  place 
to  get  to  know  your  fellow  students  and  have  a 
good  experience  learning  at  the  same  time. 
Since  one  of  the  most  essential  components  of 
learning  a  foreign  language  involves  speaking  it, 
foreign  language  classes  are  much  more  interac- 
tive than  most  other  classes  and  so  they  provide 
a  good  opportunity  for  students  to  interact 
heavily  with  each  other  and  their  instructors.  In 
addition,  USCS  has  one  of  the  finest  language 
labs  in  the  state.  There  are  tape  recorders  and 
headsets  in  a  large  enough  quantity  to  accommo- 
date many  students,  video  terminals  which  can 
be  used  to  view  foreign  films,  computers  on 
which  students  may  practice  their  language 
skills,  as  well  as  excellent  tutors  who  are  avail- 
able to  answer  any  questions  you  might  have 
regarding  the  language  that  you  are  studying. 


16 


The  Powderhom 


German  Class  Experiences  Oktoberfest 


The  best  part  about  the 
language  lab  is  that  it 
is  not,  like  most  lan- 
guage labs,  located  in  a 
tiny  basement  or  other 
inaccessible  spot,  but  is 
instead  located  in  a 
spacious  room  on  the 
top  floor  of  the  flne  arts 
building. 

Other  aspects  of 
foreign  language 
classes  here  at  USCS, 
specifically  German, 
are  the  extracurricular 
activities  which  that 
students  are  encouraged 
to  participate  in,  order 
to  further  their  under- 
standing of  the  language 
which  they  are  studying, 
such  as  foreign  films  or 
trips  to  festivals  of 
another  culture.  For 

example,  my  German  101  class,  together  with 
the  102  and  201  classes,  recently  went  on  a  day 
trip  to  Oktoberfest  in  Helen,  GA.  This  trip, 
besides  being  a  lot  of  fun,  actually  proved  to  be 
quite  beneficial  to  the  German  listening  and 
speaking  skills  that  our  classes  were  struggling 
to  acquire.  In  addition,  we  were  in  some  sense 
actually  immersed  in  German  culture  for  a  short 
time.  This  sort  of  immersion  is,  besides  being  a 
great  experience  in  itself,  invaluable  to  anyone 


studying  a  foreign  lan- 
guage because  it  actually 
causes  you  to  mentally 
shift  gears  and  begin  to 
think  like  someone  in  the 
culture  that  you  are 
immersing  yourself  in. 
If  all  of  this  does 
not  excite  you  enough  to 
overcome  your  inhibi- 
tions about  studying  a 
foreign  language,  try 
talking  to  the  instructors 
in  the  foreign  language 
department  and  decide 
for  yourself  what  it  is 
about  foreign  culture 
that  appeals  to  you. 
Perhaps  a  grandparent  of 
yours  came  from  another 
country  and  you  are 
interested  in  learning 
more  about  your  roots, 
or  perhaps  you  will  find  that 
certain  aspects  of  a  particular  culture  appeal  to 
you  for  completely  inexplicable  reasons.  What- 
ever the  reason,  I  highly  recommend  that  you  get 
a  little  more  familiar  with  the  culture  of  the 
language  you  will  be  taking  because  foreign 
language  classes  have  the  potential  to  be  some  of 
the  most  challenging  and  exciting  classes  that 
you  will  ever  take. 


The  Fowderhorn 


17 


Point 


Vacuum  cleaners  love  to  arrange  them- 
selves behind  glass  cases  and  pretend  they  are  art 
exhibits.  Computer  screens  continually  flash 
messages  like  "love  your  keyboard"  to  unwitting 
operators.  Nintendo  systems  have  taken  an 
entire  generation  of  children  and 
lobotomized  them;  this  is 
why  their  verbal  skills 
have  been  reduced  to  the 
level  of  "Duh,"  and 
"Cool,  dude."  Electronic 
gizmos  have  efficiently 
displaced  legions  of 
orchestras  and  choirs, 
ensuring  the  prevalence 
of  the  performing  arts 
among  the  nation's 
panhandlers. 

This  is  the 


tenmg 


impression  one  can 

easily  receive  from  lis- 

to  a  recent  diatribe  by  Professor 

Jimm  Cox,  a  theatre  and  speech 

instructor,  against  the  effects  of  technology  on 

the  arts.  "We  no  longer  need  artists  to  paint.  We 

don't  need  canvases,  and  people  to  sit  around 

them  for  weeks  and  weeks,  carefully  applying 

levels  and  textures  of  paint  to  canvas.  Why  do 

that?  We  can  set  up  a  computer,  and  have  it 

generate  computer  graphics  from  now  until  hell 

freezes  over.  And  forget  the  artist,  putting  hand 

to  canvas." 

The  problem  with  introducing  techno- 
logical devices  to  the  artistic  method  is  the 
removal  of  personal  involvement.  A  novel  can 
be  written  without  the  author's  hand  ever  touch- 


ing a  piece  of  paper  with  a  pen.    A  graphic 
designer  can  create  an  eye-pleaser  without 
spilling  a  drop  of  paint  on  his  or  her  clothes. 
"Art  is  about  the  expression  of  human  emotion. 
A  musician  picks  up  an  instrument, 
blows  the  breath  that  produces  life  into 
that  instrument,  creating  beautiful 
sound  that  enriches  the  soul.  It's  not 
the  same  thing  as  hitting  a  key  on  a 
computer  and  having  mechanically 
generated  music."  These  concerns 
are  understandable  to  a  certain 
extent.    Computer  technology  has 
made  huge  inroads  into  art.  But 
are  these  and  certain  future  gains 
made  at  the  expense  of  human 
passions? 

However,  there  was  no 
meek  acceptance  of  the 
professor's  assertion  in  a  class 
composed  almost  solely  of 
communication  students,  most  of 
whom  work  on  computers  quite  regularly.  Many 
of  the  students  took  the  professor's  words  to 
mean  that  their  writing  suffered  from  a  lack  of 
depth,  a  lack  of  soul,  simply  because  it  wasn't 
written,  it  was  "processed."    The  ensuing  debate 
raged  between  ludicrous  extremes.  One  quiet 
young  man  at  the  back  of  class  seemed  certain 
the  whole  thing  was  the  result  of  our  evil  govern- 
ment. One  was  left  a  little  hazy  as  to  how  good 
or  bad  he  felt  all  these  changes  were.  Another 
communications  student  vociferously  defended 
Beethoven,  swearing  he  would  never  have 


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The  Powderhorn 


U^   Counterpoint 


Since  the  beginning  of  the  Industrial 
Revolution  some  two-hundred  years  ago,  there 
have  been  thousands  of  changes  in  the  ways  in 
which  most  of  the  citizens  in  our  now  Global 
community  live  their  lives.    In  addition  to  the 
various  practical  and  recreational 
applications  that  this  newfound 
technology  has  provided  us 
with,  there  have  been  many 
advancements  in  the  areas  of 
the  Fine  Arts.  One  of  the 
largest  concerns  that  arises  as  a 
result  of  the  marriage  of 
technology  and  art  is  whether 
or  not  technology  aids  or 
inhibits  true  art.  More  simply 
put,  is  the  emotive  quality  of 
art  enhanced  or  destroyed 
when  that  art  is  produced 
using  a  greater  degree  of 
technology  than  pen  and 
paper,  or  brush  and  canvas? 

As  we  find  ourselves  in 

the  years  that  close  out  not  only  the  century,  but 
the  entire  millennium,  it  is  only  natural  that  we 
would  look  back  upon  the  way  things  used  to  be, 
specifically  in  the  areas  of  music  and  other  fine 
arts.  First,  that  the  attitude  of  "Things  just  aren't 
as  good  as  they  used  to  be"  is  absolutely  and 
incontrovertibly  right.  On  the  other  hand,  the 
laws  of  probability  would  suggest  that  just 
MAYBE  this  way  of  thinking  contains  a  few 
flaws.  If  this  is  true,  then  perhaps  we  can  revise 
our  understanding  of  the  world  and  come  to  the 
conclusion  that  the  world  which  we  presently 
exist  in  is  not  entirely  a  pale  shadow  of  its 


Josh 
Williams 


former  self.  The  point  that  needs  to  be  made 
here  is  that  the  problem  lies  not  in  the  technol- 
ogy that  influences  the  arts  of  the  present  day, 
but  in  the  perception,  assimilation  and  interpreta- 
tion of  those  arts.  For  example,  in  the 

mid-twentieth  century,  earlier 
forms  of  music  that  used 
minimal  technology.  Swing, 
Jazz,  or  Classical  were  re- 
vered while  newer  forms  of 
music,  specifically  Rock  'n' 
Roll,  were  attacked  and 
vilified.  The  reason  for  this 
segregation  of  music  lay  not 
in  the  actual  music  itself,  but 
in  the  perception  of  that 
music  by  different  genera- 
tions. 

Does  the  artist  blame  his 
brush  or  his  canvas  for  the 
failings  of  his  art?  Does  the 
writer  write  poorly  because 
he  has  to  use  a  word  processor  instead  of  pen 
and  paper?  Of  course  not.  If  any  artist  creates  a 
work  which  is  in  some  way  flawed  or  not  "up  to 
standard,"  he  or  she  is  painfully  aware  that  the 
problem  does  not  lie  with  the  tools  that  are  used, 
but  with  him  or  her  self.    It  doesn't  matter 
whether  words  are  recorded  electronically  or 
with  lead.  The  important  thing  is  the  words  and 
what  they  say.  If  they  are  poorly  written,  they  are 
garbage  regardless  of  whether  or  not  they  are 
hand  written  in  beautiful  calligraphy  or  Times 
New  Roman. 


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Point  Com  d 


Counterpoint  cont  d 


dropped  his  conventional  music  career  for  a  data 
processing  job.  Everyone  either  wanted  to 
condemn  or  praise  computers,  and  only  a  few 
quietly  mentioned  the  one  aspect  of  the  commu- 
nicative effort  that  actually  matters:  human 
endeavor. 

As  was  mentioned  often  during  the 
haphazard  debate,  people  are  obsessed  with 
efficiency.  Fast  food  restaurants  haven't  flour- 
ished in  this  country  because  of  their  ambience 
and  delicate  preparation  of  food;  they  litter  the 
landscape  because  they  are  ruthlessly  efficient. 
Now,  expediency  is  not  an  inherently  bad  thing, 
but  like  alcohol  or  disco  music,  can  be  overused. 

Computers  are  not  alien  invaders.  They 
have  no  agenda  of  their  own.  They  will  enable  or 
disable  cultural  achievement  as  their  designers 
and  users  dictate.  Now  that  it  is  known  that 
computer  programs  really  can  produce  the 
melodic  strains  of  an  entire  orchestra,  or  move 
the  epilogue  to  the  prologue  in  the  blink  of  an 
eye,  the  only  unknown  is  whether  programs 
should  produce  or  should  move. 

Yes,  technology  has  indeed  brought 
changes  to  art,  as  with  every  other  aspect  of 
society.  Overreliance  on  technology  can  result 
in  lazy  artists  as  surely  as  it  has  resulted  in 
helpless  couch  potatoes  everywhere.  However, 
the  artist  can't  simply  ignore  a  new  medium  as  if 
it  were  a  coii'upting  agent.  New  boundaries 
should  be  thoroughly  explored.  Professor  Cox 
was  quick  to  point  out  that  computer-generated 
art  is  "a  genre  that  should  have  its  place."     But, 
if  the  art  of  machines  is  the  only  art  to  be  in  the 
future,  it  is  the  human  heart  that  wills  it. 


The  difficulty  in  understanding  this  arises 
when  the  issue  of  "genei'ation  gapping"  comes 
in.    But  just  because  a  gap  exists  between 
mothers  and  daughters  or  fathers  and  sons  does 
not  mean  that  the  appreciation  and  production  of 
the  arts  from  one  generation  to  the  next  is  some- 
how faulty.  Change  is  natural,  whether  it  is 
change  in  art,  music,  theater,  or  the  mediums 
with  which  we  use  to  create  them.  It  is  also 
natural  for  us  to  resent  those  changes  and  fail  to 
see  what  value  that  they  do  have.  However,  just 
because  we  cannot  see  that  value,  it  does  not 
follow  that  it  is  not  there.  Thus,  the  vilification 
of  modern  technology  as  a  medium  with  which 
to  produce  art  is  completely  unfounded  and 
wrong.  So  the  next  time  you  are  busy  criticizing 
a  piece  of  music  or  art  as  utterly  reprehensible 
and  worthless,  take  some  time  to  think  about 
what  it  really  is  and  what  it  represents.  After  all, 
why  should  we  waste  time  despising  something 
when  there  is  a  chance  we  could  be  enjoying  it? 


Point  and  Counterpoint  are  regular  features  in  the  Powderhorn.  If  you  have  a 
topic  to  suggest  and/or  an  essay  to  contribute,  these  can  be  submitted  to  our 
office  in  Hodge  244.  Keep  in  mind  that  we  reserve  the  right  to  edit  as  necessary. 


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1st  Annual  Parent's  Day 


Students  prepare  to  feast  in  the  quad  at  the 
lunch  provided  on  Parent's  Day. 


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Dr.  Ron  Roniine  gives  a  mini- 
lecture  on  South  Carolina 
government. 


Artist  Michael  Aurhach  checks  out  one 
of  his  sculptures  with  Erin  Call  man,  a 
young  Parent's  Day  participant. 


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Parents  got  a  sneak  preview  of  the  Campus 
Life  building  their  sons  and  dcaighters  will 
benefit  from  next  year. 


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I    ...of  the  Returning 


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"Honey,  Dinner  Will  Be  Late  Again" 


Deborah  Koeller 

Contributor 


"Honey,  dinner  will  be  late  again."  That  seems  to  be  the  story  of 
my  life  since  returning  as  an  adult  student  at  USCS.  It  has  not  been  an 
easy  adjustment  for  me  or  for  my  family;  although  they  have  been  very 
understanding. 

I  just  do  not  have  the  minutes  I  once  enjoyed.  If  I  am  not  at 
school,  I  am  at  the  kitchen  table  doing  homework  or  at  work  in  the  Wal- 
Mart  toy  department.  Even  then,  I  usually  have  a  stack  of  3  x  5 
notecards  tucked  away  in  my  pocket  with  definitions  from  art  history. 

A  typical  day  begins  at  six  a.m.  and  does  not  end  until  well  after 
midnight.  Calculus  has  replaced  dinner  with  the  family,  and  Modula  2 
programming  keeps  me  at  school  longer  than  I  would  like. 

The  hardest  times  are  when  the  children  want  to  spend  some 
time  with  me.  Daniel  is  eleven  and  thinks  that  I  should  be  able  to  stop 
what  I'm  doing  to  play  a  game  or  see  a  movie.  It  is  hard  to  tell  him  no. 
Hans,  at  17,  is  much  more  understanding  because  he  has  a  car  and  no 
longer  needs  me  as  chauffeur. 

My  husband  has  learned  to  help  around  the  house:  to  do  the 
grocery  shopping  and  to  help  with  the  laundry.  His  cooking  skills  have 
surpassed  mine.  I  get  jealous  sometimes  when  he  can  sit  back  and  relax 
while  I  struggle  with  homework.  I  must  remind  myself  that  it  is  only 
temporary. 

When  I  feel  tired  from  the  hours  or  guilty  for  putting  my  school 
work  before  the  family,  I  take  comfort  from  my  family's  support,  the 
sense  of  accomplishment  school  has  given  me,  and  the  certainty  that  I 
will  soon  be  the  programmer  I've  always  wanted  to  be. 


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student  at  USCS 


artwork  bv  Jane  Nodine 


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particular  topic  concerning  student  life  at  USCS.  This  issue's  topic 
takes  a  look  at  the  implications  of  being  a  female  nontraditional  student. 
Do  you  have  an  idea  for  a  topic  next  issue?  Are  you  interested  in 
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it.  Ideas  or  essays  can  be  turned  in  to  our  office  in  Hodge  244.  If  no 
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Someoiie     To    Talk    To 


Sara  Ray 
Contributor 


I  don't  know  what  it  is  about  friendships  between  women,  but  they  can  get  rather  special, 
sometimes  even  mystical.  It  must  have  something  to  do  with  the  understanding  of  what  it's  hke  to 
be  a  woman  that  helps  create  that  special  bond.  A  best  friend  to  talk  with  has  always  been  a  need  of 
mine;  someone  I  can  call  anytime,  share  all  my  little  victories  and  catastrophic  defeats  with,  and  tell 
all  my  deepest  secrets  to  (well,  almost  all  my  secrets).  The  trouble  was  1  left  all  mine  behind  when  I 
moved  here  from  Arizona. 

Six  years  went  by,  and  1  was  still  best  friendless  when  I  returned  to  college.  Knowing  I 
would  be  roughly  the  age  of  mother  to  most  of  the  coeds,  1  didn't  have  much  hope  for  finding  a  best 
friend.  However,  college  was  a  pleasant  surprise;  I  had  forgotten  how  wonderfully  idealistic  young 

people  can  be,  and  how  hopelessly  idealistic  I  will  always  be. 
And  in  the  second  semester,  I  met  Barbara. 

She  entered  my  life  in  the  same  way  she  enters  a  room — she 
just  burst  in.  She  was  sitting  in  the  front  row  of  my  Contemporary 
Lit  class;  I  was  in  the  back.  Whenever  she  had  something  to  say, 
which  was  often,  she  boldly  announced  whatever  it  was  with  all 
the  conviction  of  a  two  thousand  dollar  an  hour  defense  attorney. 
She  ended  up  in  my  discussion  group,  and  called  me  "Darlin"." 
Somehow  or  other  she  decided  that  we  had  something  in  common, 
and  1  was  her  friend  whether  I  liked  it  or  not.  I  liked  it. 
And  the  more  I  got  to  know  her,  the  better  I  liked  it.    The  night  that  I  sat  out  on  my  dark 
porch  and  giggled  into  the  phone  like  a  silly  schoolgirl  to  Barbara  at  the  other  end  was  the  night  I 
realized  that  1  had  a  best  friend  again. 

We  have  talked  and  talked;  I  had  a  lot  of  catching  up  to  do  on  everything  from  school  work 
to  family.  We  call  each  other  now  almost  every  day.  Barbara  wishes  she  were  not  so  brash  (her 
word)  and  more  reserved  like  me.  I  wish  I  were  not  so  naive  (my  word)  and  more  bold  like  her. 
Barbara  always  seems  to  be  in  control,  and  I  wear  my  emotions  like  some  women  wear  jewelry.  We 
fit  together  perfectly. 

The  best  thing  about  Barbara  though  is  that  she  plays  this  poker  game  of  life  exactly  like  me. 
We  both  play  seven  card  stud  with  four  cards  up  and  on  the  table  and  three  in  our  hands.  More  than 
half  of  what  we  have  to  bet  with  is  right  there  for  anyone  to  see.  If  people  don't  like  what  they  see, 
they  don't  have  to  take  a  chance;  they  can  just  fold  and  leave  the 
table. 

Barbara  and  I  took  a  chance  on  each  other;  we  liked  the 
cards  we  saw  on  the  table,  and  lately  Barbara  and  I  have  been 
having  a  great  time  showing  each  other  all  the  cards  we  are 
holding  in  our  hands  (well,  almost  all  the  cards). 


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The  Powderhom 


Slipping  By  a  Math  Requirement 


Barbara  Gossett 
Contributor 


I  have  been  out  of  school  for  thirty  years  and  I  have  forgotten  every  bit  of  math  that  I 
learned.  Before  transfemng  to  the  University  of  South  Carolina  at  Spartanburg.  I  elected  to  take  a 
few  classes  at  Greenville  Tech  to  prepare  me  for  the  academic  world!  The  zealous  math  instructors 
at  Tech  put  the  fear  of  God  in  me.  I  worried  about  the  subject  matter  and  then  I  would  enter  the 
room  to  take  a  test  and  have  someone  stand  at  the  front  of  the  room  and  tell  all  present  how  many 
more  minutes  were  left  to  complete  the  exam  or  perhaps  I  would  ask  an  obvious  question  in  class 
and  the  instructor  would  reply:  "People,  how  stupid  can  you  be?  Didn't  I  just  explain  that  to  you?" 
I  would  go  to  class  early  to  calm  myself  down.  Other  students 
would  come  in  and  be  lost  on  the  test  material.  It  was  so  easy 
to  show  them  how.  Many  passed  that  class  due  to  last  minute 
instruction  by  me.  Nevertheless,  I  failed  the  class.  I  cannot 
take  tests  and  that  became  more  and  more  evident.  I  was 
convinced  I  would  never  receive  a  degree  of  any  type  because  I 
was  unable  to  pass  Math  102 

With  my  recent  failures  in  math  weighing  heavily  on 
my  mind,  I  transferred  to  USCS.  Deciding  I  would  concentrate 
in  English,  I  enrolled  for  classes.  The  literature  classes  were 
wonderful  and  the  professors  great.  I  conveniently  forgot  the 
required  math.  When  it  was  time  to  register  for  classes  again,  I 
found  I  only  needed  twelve  hours  to  graduate.  Unfortunately 

six  of  these  hours  were  in  math.  I  would  have  to  take  these  classes  at  USCS.  Everyone  had  advice 
to  give  me. 

A  friend  that  I  had  several  classes  with  encouraged  me  to  take  a  summer  session  in  math  with 
a  Mr.  Bill  White.  She  continually  told  me  how  great  the  man  was  at  explaining  and  putting  the 
material  in  a  format  that  related  to  what  I  could  understand.  I  registered  for  his  class  and  found  him 
to  be  just  as  I  had  been  told.  After  the  first  test  and  a  big  56  grade,  I  went  to  him  and  explained  my 
situation.  He  said  not  to  worry,  his  philosophy  maintained  that  all  people  were  not  math  majors,  and 
his  job  was  to  teach  the  principles  of  the  concept  so  it  might  be  applied  easily.  He  explained  exactly 
what  he  tested.  He  said  if  you  get  nervous  get  up  and  walk  around;  if  you  have  a  problem  with  the 
calculator,  ask  me,  that  is  not  math  and  I  am  not  testing  your  use  of  the  calculator.  He  made  the 
extra  time  for  the  floundering  student,  and  offered  opportunities  for  extra  credit.  He  professed  his 
job  was  not  to  fail  as  many  students  as  he  could  come  in  contact  with  but  to  help  as  many  as  would 
allow  him  too. 


I  allowed  him  to  help  me.  I  acquired  my  six  hours  of  math  and  may  even  receive  a  degree 


shortly. 


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Exam  Schedule  -  Fall  1994 


Exam  Time 

8:00  A.M.  - 

11:30  A.M.-         3:00  P.M. 

6:30  P.M. 

11:00  A.M. 

2:30  P.M.              6:00  P.M. 

9:30  P.M. 

Date/Day 

Class  Time 

Dec.  8,  Thur. 

9:25  A.M.  TTh 

12:10  P.M.  TTh     1:05  P.M.  TTh 

7:00  P.M.  TTh 
7:25  P.M.  TTh 
6:00  P.M.  Th 

Dec.  9,  Fri. 

10:00  A.M.  MWF 

12:00  P.M.  MWF  2:15  P.M.  TTh 

Dec.  10,  Sat. 

9:00  A.M.  Sat. 

Dec.  12,  Mon. 

8:00  A.M.  MWF 

11:00  A.M.  MWF    3:40  P.M.  MW 

5:30  P.M.  MW 
6:00  P.M.  MW 
6:00  P.M.  W 

Dec.  13,  Tue. 

8:00  A.M.  TTh 

10:50  A.M.  TTh     2:30  P.M.  TTh 

5:30  P.M.  TTh 
6:00  P.M.  TTh 
6:00  P.M.  T 

Dec.  14,  Wed. 

9:00  A.M.  MWF 

7:25  P.M.  MW 

6:00  P.M.  M 


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The  Powderhovn 


A  Taste  of  Nightlife  at  The  Castle 


Michael  Wiggins 
Features  Editor 

Culture  shocks  have  always  left  me 
somewhat  inarticulate.  It  doesn't  do  one  much 
good  to  have  seen  belly  dancers,  white  tigers, 
and  pyramids  if  these  things  leave  only  intan- 
gible impressions.  Some  places  on  the  elusive 
side  of  night  desperately  need  solidity.  Tonight  I 
am  going  to  one  such 


place.  The  destination 
of  my  friends  and  I  is  a 
castle,  formerly 
shrouded  in  mists.  As  I 
prepare  myself  for  new 
sights  and  sounds,  I 
consider  as  well  the 
danger  of  being  too 
definitive. 

We  will  go  as 
soon  as  Marie  can  get 
off  work  and  I  can  get 
my  courage  up.  Til  do 
this  with  cabernet 
sauvignon,  despite  a 
monstrous  headache. 
Ann  is  getting  ready  by 
stages,  at  first  talking 
about  fixing  her  hair, 
then  talking,  then 
remembering  what  lies 
ahead.  She  hurries  off 
to  the  bedroom,  anxious 
to  get  the  night  started.  I  stare  at  the  evening 
news  on  television,  unmindful  of  problems 
removed  from  me. 

Ann's  boyfriend,  Lee,  enters  the  apart- 
ment and  eases  into  an  armchair.  We  greet  each 
other  amicably  and  quietly,  like  longtime  card 
partners.  Gregory,  an  unexpected  participant  in 


Patrons  of  the  Castle  take  a  break  from  dancing  to 
smile  for  tlie  camera. 


the  night's  events,  barges  into  the  apartment. 
His  dancing  feet  are  already  afire.  He  impa- 
tiently paces  a  bit  while  joking  with  the  rest  of 
us.  Ann  has  completed  part  of  her  ritual.  She 
already  looks  radiant,  with  deep  auburn  hair  only 
partially  dry  and  what  would  ordinarily  be  called 
casual  wear.  The  time  is  growing  near. 

My  ritual  continues  as  before.  The 

headache  is  mercifully 
becoming  a  dim 
memory,  though  I  know 
a  reckoning  will  come. 
Red  insight  flows  freely, 
and  the  bottle  of  wine  is 
half  empty.  And  now  I 
anticipate  the  night,  if 
only  because  it's  foolish 
to  fear  the  inevitable. 
Lee  and  I  discuss  manly 
things,  of  course:  knives, 
politics,  rock-climbing. 
Marie  arrives,  toting  a 
little  more  courage.  I 
take  a  shot  of  this,  and 
attempt  to  retain  a  lesson 
in  chess  from  Lee  while 
Gregory  undermines 
him.  The  lesson  is  bad 
and  futile,  and  I  leave 
the  apartment  with  the 
others  as  ignorant  of 
chess  as  the  game  we  are 
about  to  play. 

We  take  a  slight  detour  to  Subway  for 
some  mid-morning  nourishment.  The  savage 
manner  in  which  we  slaughter  poor,  defenseless 
cold  cuts  should  serve  as  foreshadowing  for  later 
primordial  behavior;  but  I  often  miss  literary 


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techniques  when  applied  to  real  life.  We  wolf 
down  our  sandwich  on  our  way  to  The  Castle. 
I  will  decline  to  label  The  Castle,  for  I 
find  existing  labels  to  be  rather  one-dimensional, 
something  this  club  certainly  is  not.  The  outside 
appearance  of  the  place  is  rather  sprawling  and 
shed-like,  not  like  a  castle  at  all.  The  inside 
misses  the  Dark  Ages  too,  opting  for  something 
far  more  ancient  in  decor.  The  Castle,  I  soon 
see,  is  a  cave.  An  angular  tunnel  splashed  with 
black  carries  to  me  the  thumping  beat  of 
the  cavern's  heart. 


I  hear  driving, 
techno  sound  emerg- 
ing through  a 
plethora  of  elec- 
tronics to  become 
primitive.  Around 
me  are  wild-eyed 
children  of  the  Earth, 
engaging  in  something 
approaching  religion. 
As  I  approach  the  floor 
quite  protected  by  my  friends  (as 
requested),  I  see  the  state  of  union  tribal 
ceremonies  try  to  attain.  An  impossible  vari- 
ety of  people  are  all  linked  together  by  the 
throbbing,  rhythmic  demands  of  the  machine 
the  shadows  to  my  left  are  those  attempting  a 
more  personal  unity.  They  wear  leather.  They 
wear  tee  shirts.  They  wear  button-down  shirts. 
They  wear  everything  and  nothing,  and  I  fail  to 
define. 

To  my  right  and  not  far  enough  away  is  a 
thrashing  whirlwind  of  flesh  and  energy  that 
doesn't  quite  pull  me  in,  but  entices  me  to  stare 
nonetheless.    Numbness  settles  in,  crushing  my 
useless,  swirling  impressions,  until  I  no  longer 
need  my  escort.  The  ladies  enter  the  dance  floor 
and  become  different  almost  instantly.  They  spin 
into  the  maelstrom  of  movement  and  sound. 
They  emerge  back  into  my  sight  as  beautiful, 
wanton  savagery,  writhing  and  twisting  in  an 


I  will  decline  to  label  The 

Castle,  for  I  find  existing 

labels  to  be  rather 

one-dimensional, 

something  this  club 

certainly  is  not. 


In 


ecstasy  of  abandon.  I  try  to  gather  the  thoughts 
of  Lee  by  glancing  his  way,  but  can  see  little  in  a 
face  carefully  shaped  and  set  into  indifference. 
Meanwhile,  Gregory  with  the  dancing  feet 
strangely  finds  it  necessary  to  give  his  shoes  a 
rest. 

I  remain  to  the  side  with  the  others, 
letting  my  gaze  carry  me  into  other  people's 
worlds.  I  see  a  bit  of  the  cross-dresser's  world 
and  a  portion  of  the  sadomasochist's.  From  far 
away,  I  see  the  world  of  two  men  who 
seem  much  infatuated  with  each 
other.  Outside  a  circle  of 
faster  gyrations  are 
two  young  women 
who  hardly  seem 
dancing  at  all,  as  if 
preoccupied  with  just 
one  moment.  I  see  a 
woman  from  high 
school  I  never  quite 
knew  dancing  feverishly 
with  women  Fll  likely  never 
know.  There  are 

some  here  in  love,  who  may  spend  forever 
in  one  perfect  match.  There  are  the  unfortu- 
nate, who  will  get  used  by  another  before 
dawn.  There  are  those  here  to  avoid  any  touch  at 
all.  who  yeaiTi  merely  for  escape  from  a  crush- 
ing, stifling  world.  And  as  foreign  as  it  all  might 
seem,  it  is  only  as  mystifying  as  creation  itself, 
and  it  is  as  eternal  and  unchanging  as  darkness. 
Rhythmic  gods  slow  their  demands,  and 
dawn  casts  a  weary  eye  on  age-old  human 
passions.  The  house  lights  come  on,  roughly 
jamng  stragglers  back  into  civilization's  stolid, 
icy  rhythm.  My  friends  and  I  surrender  to  this 
new  pace,  and  leave  a  now-silent  cave. 

I  wonder,  traveling  fast  to  a  more  familiar 
world,  if  my  numbness  in  confronting  the  un- 
known is  an  ancient  defense  mechanism.  Per- 
haps it  is  an  easily  ignored  hint  to  not  judge  too 
quickly  what  I  do  not  understand. 


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Greek  System  Deserves  Respect 


Georgeann  Estep 

Business  Manager 


On  campus,  we  have  a  system  of  five  organi 
zations  that  fulfill  almost  every  aspect  of  the 
academic  and  social  life  that  exists  in  college. 
These  five  outstanding  groups,  otherwise 
known  as  the  Greek  system  (Pi  Kappa  Phi, 
Lambda  Chi  Alpha,  Phi  Mu,  Delta  Zeta,  and 
Tau  Kappa  Epsilon)  regularly  participate  in 
S.G.A.,  Intramurals,  Ropes  Course,  Marketing 
Club,  and  other  such  activities. 

These  groups  made  up  of 
good  men  and  women  took 
an  oath  to  remain  loyal  and 
faithful ,  and  to  dedicate 
themselves  to  the  Greek 
lettered  organization  that 
they  pledged.  Finding 
enough  time  to  split  between 
work,  school  and  their 
sorority/fraternity  is  defi- 
nitely a  hard  task.  As  Tee 
Thompson  said,  "I  work  40 
hours  a  week,  go  to  school 
full  time  and  I  am  an  active  member  of  Lambda 
Chi  Alpha  .  Somehow  I  just  manage  to  get  it  all 
done."  A  member  of  Delta  Zeta  sorority  added, 
"  Even  though  church  and  school  are  my  num- 
ber one  priorities,  I  still  give  100%  to  my 
sisters." 

Intramurals  are  strongly  supported  by  the 
fraternities.  Winning  the  Organizational  Partici- 
pation Award  three  years  in  a  row,  Pi  Kappa  Phi 
enjoys  playing  in  every  event,  even  ping-pong. 
Tau  Kappa  Epsilons'  intramural  chairperson, 
Thomas  Walls,  said,  "Intramurals  give  my 
brothers  and  I  the  opportunity  to  work  on  our 
teamwork  skills  while  allowing  us  all  to  have  a 


AZ   AXA 

nKO 
TKE  OM 


has  got  to  have  an  outlet  from  all  the  stress  faced 
each  day  in  order  to  move  on  to  the  next.  Spik- 
ing the  ball  over  the  net  or  hitting  a  homerun 
with  your  friends  is  an  easy  way  to  let  go  and 
enjoy  college." 

Christopher  Clark  stated,  "Through  Pi  Kappa 
Phi,  I  became  aware  of  many  different  outlets 
that  allow  me  to  express  my  true  leadership 
skills.  I  would  not  have  had  a  chance  to  utilize 
these  skills  in  student  gov- 
ernment if  I  had  not  joined  a 
Greek  letter  organization. 
Fraternities/sororities  give  a 
person  a  stable  structure  to 
grow  and  learn  while  gaining 
the  confidence  and  experi- 
ence to  become  a  leader. 

The  Greek  system  holds 
an  overall  2.5  G.P.A. 
Some  of  these  brothers/ 
^^_^_^^^_^       sisters  have  been  awarded 

scholarships,  stipends  or 
other  awards  for  their  achievements.  Wendy 
Maynard,  the  conduct  leader  of  Phi  Mu  soror- 
ity and  a  Piedmont  scholar  recipient  said, 
"Being  involved  in  my  sorority  helps  me  stay 
focused  on  school  because  I  don't  have  any 
free  time  to  waste.  My  sisters  always  give  me 
that  little  push  that  I  need  to  accomplish 
anything." 

Overall  the  Greek  system  here  at  USCS  is 
not  the  typical  "Party  System"  that  everyone 
thinks.  The  Greek  way  of  life  is  more  like  a 
family  working  together  to  meet  their  goals. 
Granted  they  all  know  how  to  let  loose  and 
have  a  good  time,  this  doesn't  mean  that  they 


break  from  the  normal  college  day.  Everyone         should  be  denied  the  respect  that  they  deserve. 


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African  American 
Association 

"What's  been  going  on..." 


Superfly 


Stacey  Mills  &  Jackie  Burton  get 
funky  at  AAA's  70's  party. 

Life's  a  Beach 


Masters  of  BBQ 


John  Lytch  and  Vernon  Kennedy  show  off  their  BBQ 
skills  at  an  AAA  cookout  at  the  end  of  the  summer. 

Smile! 


Reco  Miller  is  up  to  his  neck  in  sand  at  the 
Upward  Bound  Conference  this  summer. 


Chancellor  John  Stockwell.  Student  Body 
President  Stacey  Mills,  and  Dean  Leon 
Wiles  pose  at  the  Leadership  Conference. 


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Laurie  Lee 
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There  is  also  the  convenience  of  being  close  to 
all  of  the  University's  athletic  facilities  such  as 
tennis  courts,  racquetball  courts,  an  indoor 
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34  The  Powderhorn 


Meet  the  Staff,.. 


Amy  Ellwanger 
Editor-in-Chief 

Senior 

Communications 

Journalism 


Slielly  Cantrell 
Managing  Editor 

Freshman 
EngUsh,  Communi- 
cations :  Broadcast 


Michael  Wiggins 
Features  Editor 

Junior 

Communications 

Journalism 


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Business  Manager 

Junior 

Business  :  Market- 
ing, Advertising 


Joshua  Williams 
Copy  Editor 

Senior 

Communications 

Journalism 


Ella  Bennett 
Photo  Editor 

Junior 

Business  :  Manage- 
ment 


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Sports  Editor 

Sophomore 
English,  Communica- 
tions 


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Art  Editor 

Sophomore 
Communications 


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Adair,  Wesley  Brian 
Allen,  Mark  Thomas 
Arthur,  Mark  Alan 
Ashmore,  Paige  Ricker 
Atkins,  Bruce  Lamar 
Bailey,  Bryan  Scott 
Baird,  Jacqueline  Elaine 
Baker,  Leslie  Ann 
Ballenger,  Jeffrey  Todd 
Banerjee,  Ashok  Kumar 
Barbarre,  Jean-Pierre  Andre 
Bell,  Donna  Jean 
Bernoski,  Karen  Marie 
Blackburn,  Glenn  Wesley 
Blackwood,  Catharine  Anne 
Blackwood,  Elizabeth  Alden 
Blount,  Elois  Watson 
Bolton,  Lori  Nicole 
Bowen,  Amy  Elizabeth 
Braun,  Loni  Wyman 
Bricco,  Robbie  Lynn 
Broadhead,  Neal  Alpheus 
Brooks,  Jonathan  Healy 
Bruce-Hunter,  Jennifer  Leigh 
Bryson,  Dawn  Lamb 
Buckner,  Amanda  Lamb 
Burgess,  Mark  Sanders 
Burns,  Donna  Batson 
Campbell,  Alicia  Tracy 
Campbell,  Larry  Kenneth 
Carter,  James  Clifton  III 
Carter,  Tracy  Melissa 
Cash,  Sheila  Under 
Cattaruzza,  Chris  Anne 
Chatters,  Evelyn  Anne 
Cooley,  Timothy  Joseph 
Cooper,  Brett  Austin 
Davis,  Caroline  Dawn 
Davis,  Sherri  Jenise 
Djebelli,  Dara 
Drewes,  Renee  Laverne 
Druell,  Staci  Lynne 
Easier,  Kaprice  Cheatwood 
Edwards,  Constance  B. 
Ellis,  William  Edward  III 
Ellison,  Crystal  Charlene 
Eubanks,  Kimberly  Lynn 
Farmer,  Scheafer  Mattison 
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Garner,  Jason  Deems 
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Medlock,  Christina  Bardel 
Merrifield,  Kathrin 
Meyer,  Brian  David 
Miller,  James  Franklin  II 
Millwood,  John  William  III 
Mobley,  Ronald  Jeffrey 
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Odom,  John  Arthur 
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Parham,  Christopher  Daniel 
Parson,  Angela  Christine 
Patel,  Ketal  Dinesh 
Pearson,  Sunni  Maria 
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Prioleau,  Dwayne  Terrance 
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Richardson,  Patrick  Eugene  Jr 
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Rucker,  Daryl  Brady 
Rummell,  Jill  Ann 
Russell,  Rachel  Annette 
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Schneider,  Timothy  Charles 
Schoonmaker,  Scott  Clifton 
Scruggs,  Danny  Lee 
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Spearman,  James  Gregory 
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Thompson,  Jennifer  Lee 
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Tinsley,  Jones  Frank  II 
Tollison,  Brian  David 
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Turner,  Hamish  Fielding 
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Volz,  Thomas  John  Jr. 
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Spartanburg.  SC  29301 

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